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Examples of hypnosis in a Sentence
He underwent hypnosis to treat his fear of water.
While under hypnosis, she described the horrific accident in detail.
Recent Examples of hypnosis from the Web
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The song had all the potential to become a surefire hit, from JC’s come-hither vocals to the snakecharmer hypnosis of the production.
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There was even a time when people worried about highway hypnosis, the tendency for smooth, uninterrupted freeways to lull drivers to their doom.
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Melissa Errico stars as the hypnosis-seeking Daisy with Stephen Bogardus as the doctor who prefers her past life to her present one.
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Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman Tom Vinger says hypnosis is used by trained professionals in only a few cases.
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Kurczewski thought hypnosis could help get a clear story out of Teri.
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The most worrisome of all to Orloff are apps offering help for people experiencing suicide ideation or seeking anxiety release hypnosis.
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More recently, Sirhan's lawyers have explored whether he was hypnotized to begin shooting his gun when given a certain cue, even hiring a renowned expert in hypnosis from Harvard to meet with Sirhan.
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More recently, Sirhan’s lawyers have explored whether he was hypnotized to begin shooting his gun when given a certain cue, even hiring a renowned expert in hypnosis from Harvard to meet with Sirhan.
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Origin and Etymology of hypnosis
New Latin
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First Known Use: 1876
in the meaning defined at sense 1
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HYPNOSIS Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of hypnosis for English Language Learners
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: a state that resembles sleep but in which you can hear and respond to questions or suggestions
HYPNOSIS Defined for Kids
Definition of hypnosis for Students
: a state which resembles sleep but is produced by a person who can then make suggestions to which the person in this state can respond
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of hypnosis
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